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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 297.27 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 297.27 and 190.49 is: 263.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 297.27 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/297.27 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 297.27 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 56,625.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,625.48/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.14

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